Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV allows you to view your Lightroom photos and enjoy slideshows on your TV. It lets you swipe through your collections to quickly find the photo you’re looking for or zoom in on your photos to view every detail on the big screen.

Lightroom CC for mobile

General information

What is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile?

Lightroom CC for mobile and tablets is a free app that gives you a powerful, yet simple solution for capturing, editing and sharing your photos. And you can upgrade for premium features that give you precise control with seamless access across all your devices – mobile, desktop and web.

Craft and share pro-quality images from your smartphone or tablet using simple yet powerful tools built with Adobe Photoshop technology. Perfect your shots in a tap with more than 30 presets. Experiment with color, adjust clarity, and add vignettes.

What features do I get for free? What additional features do I get when I purchase a Creative Cloud Photography subscription?

You can use all the capture, organization, and sharing features in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile for free. You can also use most of the editing features for free.

When you purchase a Creative Cloud Photography plan subscription you also get:

The ability to edit raw files and access to the Selective edits tool in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile.

The ability to sync your Lightroom photos on all your devices including your computer.

Does the mobile app work with Lightroom on my desktop?

You can sync photos and edits between Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile and the Lightroom Classic CC or Lightroom CC desktop app if you have an active subscription or trial for the Creative Cloud membership plans.

Lightroom CC for mobile supports JPEG, PNG, Adobe DNG image formats. If you are a paid Creative Cloud member or have an active Creative Cloud trial you can also import and edit raw files from your camera using your iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, Android device, or Chromebook.

The Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC desktop apps support file formats including raw images from virtually any DSLR camera, JPEG, and PNG files. Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC desktop apps automatically render a smart preview of your raw photos and sync that smart preview to your mobile device. Smart previews are smaller versions of your original raw file that retain all the flexibility of a raw file at a fraction of the size.

The original files uploaded from Lightroom Classic CC remain on your desktop and are not stored, synced, or used by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile. Lightroom CC desktop app uploads all your original photos to the cloud. This means that all your photos are safely backed up.

What happens to my synced images when my Lightroom trial or subscription ends?

You maintain complete ownership of your images at all times. However, if your subscription ends, you will no longer be able to view, edit, or sync you photos in Lightroom on mobile devices. With Lightroom on your iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, Android device, or Chromebook, you can continue to view and edit your photos for free, but you will lose access to syncing capabilities across your devices. You can continue to view and edit your photos using Lightroom Classic CC desktop.

Does syncing images to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile use a portion of the cloud storage I get with my Creative Cloud membership?

How does Lightroom sync the raw files I have stored on my computer or external hard drive?

When you sync raw files from Lightroom Classic CC on your desktop to Lightroom CC for mobile, Lightroom Classic automatically renders a smart preview of your raw photos and syncs that smart preview to your mobile device. Smart previews are smaller versions of your original raw file that retain all the flexibility of a raw file at a fraction of the size.

When you upload raw files from Lightroom CC on your desktop, it automatically backs your original file to the cloud and lets you access and work with your photo from any desktop or mobile device.

Why does use of sync with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile require a Creative Cloud membership?

An extensive cloud infrastructure is required to sync image data and edits between the desktop and mobile devices. Given that Creative Cloud already provides such an infrastructure, as well as a membership plan specifically for photography enthusiasts, Creative Cloud was a good fit for powering the sync of photos and edits across Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile, desktop, and the web.

Can I import raw files transferred to my device using the Camera Connection Kit into Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile?

If you are a Creative Cloud member or have an active Creative Cloud trial, you have access to a Technology Preview that lets you import and edit raw files from your camera using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile on your iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, Android device, or Chromebook.

How many desktop catalogs can I sync Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile with?

You can only sync one catalog between Lightroom Classic CC on your desktop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile.

Does Lightroom CC on Chromebook work with a wired Internet connection?

Lightroom CC on Chromebooks does not support wired Internet connection setup via Ethernet LAN port or USB Ethernet adapter. Adobe is working to provide this support in a future version of the app. Currently, Lightroom CC on Chromebooks works with Wi-Fi and cellular data connections only.

Does Lightroom CC for mobile use my cellular network's bandwidth when 'Use Cellular Data' option is turned off in the app settings?

When Use Cellular Data is turned on

When you enable the Use Cellular Data option in the app preferences, Lightroom CC for mobile uses your cellular network's Internet bandwidth to:

Download an image for editing from the cloud when you open it in the Loupe view.

Sync any image adjustments or metadata changes to the cloud.

Upload any recently added images to the cloud.

However, if a WiFi connection is available on your mobile device, Lightroom CC for mobile prioritizes the WiFi connection over your cellular network's Internet connection.

When Use Cellular Data is turned off

When you disable the Use Cellular Data option in the app preferences and there is no network connection, Lightroom CC for mobile displays the Syncing Interrupted () icon in the Albums view. In this scenario, you can choose to download the Smart Preview of an image for editing and force sync any image adjustments using your cellular network's data.

To download a Smart Preview of an image using your cellular network's data, do the following:

Download a Smart Preview for editing using your cellular data.

Open the image for editing in the Loupe view.

Tap the (!) icon at the upper-right corner and then choose Download Smart Preview.

To force sync any pending image adjustments using your cellular network's data, do the following:

After making adjustments to the image in the Loupe view, tap the (!) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen.

Tap Force Sync.

How can I tell if my iOS or Android mobile device supports the High Dynamic Range (HDR) capturing mode?

Make sure that you are running the latest Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile app version on your device.

(iOS)

Beginning with version 2.7, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile (iOS) supports HDR capture mode on any iPhone or iPad device that has at least a 12-megapixel camera, running at iOS 10.0 or newer.

HDR as Technology Previews feature: On other compatible Android mobile devices that meet the specifications listed below, theHDR mode is available as a Technology Previewsfeature that you can enable from the sidebar menu.

3 GB RAM or more

Android OS version 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later

App version is 'Arm8'.

DNG capture is supported

To check the specification for your device: In the sidebar menu, go to Device Info & Storage > Device Info.

How can I tell if my iPhone or iPad supports capturing in the Adobe DNG format?

Beginning with version 2.5, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile (iOS) supports DNG raw image capture on any iPhone or iPad device that has at least a 12-megapixel camera, running at iOS 10.0 or newer.

How can I tell if my Android device supports capturing in the Adobe DNG raw file format?

Beginning with version 2.0, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile supports DNG raw image capture on devices running Android versions 5.0 (Lollipop) and later. However, this capability is available only on those devices that support capturing DNG raw images. Support for DNG capture is enabled/set solely by the device manufacturers.

To check if your device supports DNG capture:

First ensure that the latest version of the Lightroom app is installed on your mobile device.

In the Collections view, tap () icon at the upper-left corner of the screen to bring up the sidebar menu.

In the menu, tap Device Info & Storage > Device Info.

Check whether DNG Capture Supported displays Yes or No. If it displays Yes, you can capture raw images using the in-app camera.

How do I know if my Android phone supports the advanced editing features in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile?

Generally speaking, a newer Android phone is required to use the advanced editing features. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile automatically detects and gives you access to the advanced features that your phone supports. We are working on a comprehensive list of supported devices and will update this FAQ with that list as soon as possible.

How do I cancel my monthly Lightroom CC subscription purchased through Apple iTunes App Store or Google Play Store?

(iOS)

All Lightroom CC for mobile (iOS) subscriptions that you purchase via App Store are managed by Apple through your iTunes account. You can cancel your subscription using the App Store app on your mobile device.

All Lightroom CC for mobile (Android) subscriptions that you purchase via Google Play Store are managed by Google. You can cancel your subscription using the Google Play Store app on your mobile device.

Why are some of my photos truncated on the left and right sides when viewing Albums?

Can I edit or curate my photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV?

No, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV is focused on the experience of viewing your photos and videos. To edit and curate your photos, use Lightroom CC on desktop, mobile (Android and iOS), web, or Lightroom Classic on desktop.

Can I use a non-Apple remote with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV?

Yes, if the remote works with Apple TV, it should work with the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV app. On certain non-Apple remotes, panning around the photo while zoomed in does not work and fast scrolling may also not be available.

Can I add music to my slideshows in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV?

No, adding music to slideshows is not supported in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV 1.1.

However, you may play music from another app on your Apple TV while the slideshow is running. To keep playing the background music from another app, start or pause the slideshow in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV by long pressing on the remote’s touch surface.

Are different slide transitions available for slideshows in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV?

No, there is just one standard transition available in Lightroom CC for Apple TV.

What color space does Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV use to show photos?

I’ve made changes to my photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC on the web, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for mobile, or Lightroom Classic CC desktop but they aren’t showing up in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV. What can I do?

While these edits should sync automatically, if needed you can go to Settings and select Reload Albums.

In which languages is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV available?

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC for Apple TV is available in English, French, German, and Japanese.